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Airlines, Airports, Aviation Studies

How to Stay Updated on Aviation Industry News

Posted on17 January 202217 January 2022

The aviation industry is a vast and constantly changing one, so staying up to date on the latest headlines regularly is crucial. Key news stories …

Airlines, Airports, Regulation

The Fractured State of the UK’s Air Travel Traffic-Light System

Posted on20 July 202120 July 2021

As we move on to the fourth step of the UK Government’s ‘irreversible’ easing of lockdown restrictions, international travel and the traffic-light system have undergone …

Airports

Edinburgh Airport: Reimagining the Future of Scotland’s Hub

Posted on11 July 202111 July 2021

In a recent uni assignment, I was tasked with exploring a UK airport, its strategy, and its opportunities for growth and improvement. Instantly my sights …

Airlines, Airports

Is the Traffic Light System Really Giving Air Travel the Green Light?

Posted on10 May 202110 May 2021

And so it begins… We’re finally seeing an initial return to international travel from England with the UK Government’s new traffic light system outlined by …

Airports

Heathrow Airport and Covid-19 Recovery

Posted on21 April 202121 April 2021

The entire aviation industry has been grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic for just over a year now – with a route back to normality still …

Airlines, Airports

How Far Have easyJet Come Since ‘Airline’?

Posted on5 November 20205 November 2020

Airline. A famed TV series documenting customer service conundrums, demanding passengers and the day-to-day operations of an early up-and-coming airline, easyJet. A series that certainly …

Airlines, Airports

Back to Uni: Aviation Studies & Covid-19

Posted on23 October 20207 March 2021

It’s been a long, stressful and demotivating summer – that’s for sure. In almost all industries and almost all economies jobs have been lost, ways …

Airlines, Airports

London Heathrow Airport: More Than Just British Airways After Covid-19?

Posted on11 September 202011 September 2020

British Airways is by far the largest airline at Heathrow Airport, but have they reached their peak with the Covid-19 Pandemic forcing thousands of job …

Air Cargo, Airports

Manston Airport: A New Major Air Cargo Hub?

Posted on31 July 202031 July 2020

Manston Airport had a rich and important history in the UK aviation sector until its closure in 2014. With plans surfacing recently to redevelop the …

Airports

Baggage Reclaim: An Underestimated Risk?

Posted on21 July 202021 July 2020

Until studying aviation security at university, it never truly hit me just how flawed baggage reclaim currently is. In many international airports, limited to no …

Airports

Twelve Hours at Rome Fiumicino

Posted on29 June 202017 July 2020

Most would consider a four hour wait at an airport (particularly for a short haul flight) to be overkill – but when a situation arose …

Airports, Trip reports

Tegel: Underprepared for Busy Summer Peaks?

Posted on21 June 202017 July 2020

Tegel Airport in Berlin is the main airport in Germany’s capital, one may think that it functions without a flaw and is highly prepared for …

Airports, Safety & Security

Rome Fiumicino: A Systematic Approach to Tackling Coronavirus

Posted on14 June 202017 July 2020

A summary of the technology, developments and thorough approach guiding Fiumicino through the coronavirus crisis. I recently attended an online webinar hosted by Aviation Week …

Airlines, Airports, Trip reports

Southwest Airlines, My Saviour!

Posted on14 June 202017 July 2020

My first transatlantic experience was that of excitement and angst. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and a short connection time do not mix! After an 8hr haul on …

Airlines, Airports, Trip reports

Flying During the Covid-19 Peak in Europe

Posted on14 June 202017 July 2020

The coronavirus pandemic reached Europe quite late but still has left a ginormous scar on the industry. My first year at uni has been cut …

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The UK Government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions and amber-list quarantine has had a mixed effect on the aviation industry. Check out our latest blog as we take a look at the fractured state of the traffic light system.

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Our latest article goes through 4 tips and tricks Our latest article goes through 4 tips and tricks for aviation students to build upon their university experience and submit well researched, in-depth assignments. 🛬📚LINK IN BIO! 
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Is the traffic light system giving air travel the Is the traffic light system giving air travel the green light? Check out our latest blog post! 🚦✈️ LINK IN BIO!
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We’ve just posted an article all about Heathrow We’ve just posted an article all about Heathrow Airport and their struggles to recover from Covid-19. LINK IN BIO! 🟣🇬🇧✈️
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Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviati Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviation’s future success. Check out our latest article on the current state of CO2 reduction across some big industry players! LINK IN BIO🍃✈️
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We’ve got two feature articles coming up this we We’ve got two feature articles coming up this week. Stay tuned! 🙌✈️
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Heathrow Airport and CEO John Holland-Kaye’s recovery plan 🟣🛫
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In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince Philip. A true aviator. Check the link in our bio to read about his flying past, and contributions to the industry we love. ✈️🇬🇧❤️
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How are the ‘Big 4’ Latin American carriers cu How are the ‘Big 4’ Latin American carriers currently coping with the pandemic?
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